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Nine strangers, stranded at an airport during the holidays, unite for a Christmas road trip to Denver. Misadventures lead to unexpected bonds and heartfelt conversations.

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♪ Uh-oh, here come

the holidays again ♪

♪ Uh-oh, these over-crowded

shopping malls ♪

♪ Uh-oh, here come

the holidays again ♪

♪ Uh-oh

Hey, hey, hey.

Merry Christmas besties.

It's your girl, Maya

Way or the Highway here,

and I'm about to

tell you what's up.

Okay, so I'm in Portland

trying to get to Denver

to spend Christmas

with my parents.

And it is a mess.

I mean, there are

storms somewhere.

And it's messing

things up everywhere.

Now, weather is

not my thing, obvi,

so I rely on the experts

and the people on TikTok

are saying it's epic,

but in a bad way.

I know that's confusing

'cause your girl Maya

typically uses

epic as a positive.

But in this case it is bad.

And to make things

worse, the wifi here

is next-level terrible.

- Can you do whatever it is

you're doing somewhere else?

- Are you like for

real right now?

Do you like wanna find out?

Okay.

So I apologize for that photo

bomb of negative energy.

Let's just say

some people handle

the stress of holiday

travel better than others.

I'll tell you what

helps me though,

a homemade holiday bomb that

I'm cooking up for y'all.

Part of the soon-to-be-released

My Way Home Collection.

Oh, hints of nutmeg

and evergreen.

It smells like Christmas

and it feels like

home.

Sorry, just talking about home

reminds me of how bad

I wanna get there.

And I just, I, I just...

Um, excuse me.

Hi, you're, you're in my frame.

- No, what I'm in

is a public airport.

But you

could be anywhere

in a public airport, right?

- Not if I want to check the

status of my flight to Denver.

- O-M-G, I'm going to Denver.

- Well, this day just

keeps getting better.

So what's the deal?

- If you're referring to the

flight, doesn't look good.

- You know, I've got this

radical lens on humanity

and I'm sensing you're

a glass-half-empty type.

No judgment.

Can I stop you right there?

All I really care

about right now

is getting to Denver

for Christmas.

Okay.

- Excuse me, sir. We are

traveling from Hong Kong.

We are going here.

- Denver.

- Yes.

Well, the weather's bad.

My advice, if you don't

need to travel, don't.

Thank you. Thank you.

- Did you hear

what he just said?

If you don't have to

travel today, don't.

- Oh, is he a part

of the airline.

I don't think so.

- Oh, then it's just

another traveler's opinion.

- His luggage had

diamond tags on it.

He must know something.

- Mom, if you don't want to

spend the holidays in Denver,

just say something.

What?

Honey, this whole

thing was my idea.

Of course. I wanna go.

- Well then maybe you

could start acting like it.

- Okay, I'm concerned

about the weather, Ben.

I can't just turn

off being a mother.

- All right, I'll

go get some snacks.

Get me a slice of pizza.

- Few things harder

than raising a teenager.

Tell me about

it. Do you have a teen?

No, but I was a terrible one.

Oh.

- But I do have a really

great relationship

with my parents now

So there is light at

the end of the tunnel.

Oh, that's a relief.

Are you going to see

them for the holiday?

- No, I'm headed to

Colorado to snowboard.

Oh.

- Once-in-a-hundred-year storm.

First tracks if I get

there by Christmas day.

Hope you make it.

- Where there's a

will, there's a way.

Oh, excuse me.

Uh, hey, are you

there? How's the snow?

Nope. No, that's not it.

It's double shot, no foam

candy cane cappuccino.

- Oh, so you mean

a candy cane latte?

No, I don't mean a latte.

Because lattes have no foam.

Yeah, no, I know that.

But they also have more milk.

- Oh, but you said

you didn't want milk.

- Actually said I

wanted oat milk.

- Well, that doesn't

foam up anyways, so.

- Yeah, as of now,

the flight is still on

so I'll be there.

That is, if this guy ahead of me

can finish ordering his

candy cane Chad-uccino.

Chad-uccino, really?

Lemme call you back.

Sorry, it's just a

playful little term,

you know, for a, a

complicated coffee order.

Yeah, yeah. No, I know it.

I just don't typically hear

it from, you know, an adult.

Sorry, where were we?

Let me think. Nowhere.

- You know what,

just for the record,

my order is not

that complicated.

It's not that

complicated, right?

- Employee handbook says

I can't answer that.

Okay, even if it was,

nothing wrong with

saying what I want.

- Nothing wrong at all.

- No

Actual data does suggests

the biggest blockage in

healthy communication

actually comes from people

who don't say what they want.

- Makes perfect sense.

- Yeah.

- And as that's clearly

not an issue for you,

maybe you could do us all a

favor and just hurry it along.

- Everything's delayed.

What's the rush?

There's no rush.

I just think a little

common courtesy

during this busy

holiday travel season

would be much

appreciated by all.

- Says the lady who

called me a Chad.

- Okay. I suggested that your

order was typical of a Chad.

I didn't call you a Chad.

- Okay. And now we're

splitting hairs.

Okay. Okay.

How about this?

What I want is for you to

please finish your order

so that everyone

behind you in line

can go on with their holiday.

How's that for

healthy communication?

Attention, all travelers.

Status for flight 554 to Denver

will be updated momentarily.

Please check the

departure boards near you.

So where were

we?

- No.

- Oh, no.

Unbelievable.

Well, it's your lucky day.

Yeah? How's that?

You were seated next to me.

Worst Christmas ever.

Attention passengers,

flight number UA1480 to Chicago

scheduled to depart

from Gate 47-

Hey! Hey again.

I'm Dana, by the way.

So I'm thinking we're all

headed to Denver, right?

How about we all

share a rental car?

I mean, between the three of us,

we could drive straight through,

be there by Christmas Eve.

Oh, thank you.

Yeah, I'm thinking we'll try

to get on a flight tomorrow.

Good luck with that.

Three flights to Denver already

got canceled, so I'm in.

Okay.

We're in too.

- Honey, I'd like us to

consider all our options.

Well, you heard him.

There's no chance we're

getting on another flight, so.

He's Diamond. He

must know, right?

Okay, we're in.

You drive? To Denver?

- They're trying to

get to the same place.

- Sure, no problem.

- Thank you.

Okay, so that's six of us.

We'll get an SUV.

- Excuse me, I'm Ember.

I overheard your plans.

Look, I can't pay much,

but I'm a night owl

so I could take the

late shift no problem.

- Fine. Still an

SUV, but that's it.

- Let's go.

- Okay.

Um, guys.

What about me?

Let's hustle people.

We're gonna need to

divide and conquer

to cover every company.

I think

I have a coupon

for 20% off my next car rental.

It's only for compact.

I get

a little car sick

so I just need to

keep my window open.

Are you both

aware it's winter?

Let's pick it up.

A lot of people probably

doing the same thing we are.

You in the back,

can you please pick it up?

- Okay, so I don't know

that one's name yet,

but that one's being

a little extra.

I mean, where's the

Christmas spirit?

Stop right there.

Whatever it is you're about

to ask, my answer is no.

Just, keep walking buddy. Yeah.

- And Merry Christmas.

- He's very scary.

- All the other rental car

companies are sold out.

- I saw one group

that found an Uber

to take them to Pittsburgh.

I can't even imagine

what that would cost.

That's okay. We're next.

Everything should be fine.

Hey, hey!

Wait till I call you, please.

But I'm next.

- I have a Platinum member

I have to help first.

- Promise to, um,

how'd you put it?

Hurry it along.

- How you doing?

- You know that guy?

Not well.

Yeah, what?

What? W-

Okay.

Sorry folks. There's

only one vehicle left

and it's going to this guy.

It's a lot to handle.

Probably not what you

had in mind but...

Whatever it is, I'll take it.

Thank you.

See? Real fast.

- Why are you still

standing here?

- We could get a hotel.

Hunker down for the night.

Maybe, maybe they'll

have more cars tomorrow.

- Ah, checked every hotel.

There's nothing available.

Oh.

Hey, stop.

Stop, stop, stop, stop.

Are you nuts? What the...

Seriously?

You're gonna drive this

thing to Denver on your own?

- If the alternative is

driving with you, then yes.

- Okay. Clearly we got

off to a rough start.

- Oh, no. Rough start implies

the beginning of something.

- Well, let's not get

caught up in semantics.

I'm not caught up in anything.

Okay, I just want

to hit the road.

Okay?

Okay, listen, I, I

admit that sometimes

I say more than I

should and I'm sorry.

Wow.

- Was that hard?

- What?

- What? That

apology - A little.

- Hmm.

- Um, so I'm Dana.

- Chad.

- Oh, wow.

It's actually.

Okay. So that's why

you took it so hard.

I'm kidding. It's Clay.

I- by the way,

I, I didn't take it so hard.

- You kind of did.

- And there you go again.

Saying more than you should.

Okay, listen.

- You have this very large

van with a lot of empty seats.

And I have a group of people

who could not only fill those

seats, but also help you drive

because Denver, it's

a, it's a long way.

Fine. Yeah, I'll take them.

Thank goodness.

But not me?

- Maybe next time

you think twice

before you're so judgmental on

someone else's coffee order.

- Or maybe you'll think twice

about complicating your order

when there's a very long line.

I'll have my friends load up.

- Great. Finally

on the same page.

All aboard, everybody.

- Thank you.

- Thank you.

- Thank you so much.

- Thank you.

You really don't need to help.

- Some of us still

have Christmas spirit.

- Okay, look, this

stuff is not gonna stay.

- Well, not packing

like that it won't.

- What, you think

you'd do better?

You set a pretty low bar.

What was I thinking.

Honey, what

you have in your hand?

Mom, stop it.

- Do I have your

permission to film you?

- We agree.

- Yay!

Do I have your...?

I'll assume that's

a yes on permission.

- We're in.

- Oh.

Hey, you know what I

just wanted to say,

you are fantastic.

Aw, sweet.

So do you follow my TikTok?

Or, or my YouTube?

- Yeah, I, yeah. Well, I

am now is what I'm doing.

Great. I can never have

too many fans.

Excuse me.

So I need to get something

very important out of my bag.

- Which one?

- Mm.

Oh, maybe that one.

Maybe?

You said it was important.

- Um, I think making the

van feel like Christmas

is very important.

Oh, and since you

seem to be so handy,

maybe you can hang them

while I start pre-trip

interviews for our TikTok.

Tick what?

You're kidding me, right?

Geez.

Okay. So what

does Christmas mean to you?

Uh, family.

Uh, we are visiting my sister.

Your husband doesn't

seem very happy about that.

Oh, he's happy.

So happy.

Okay, let's load up.

You know, I feel bad for Dana.

It was her idea.

- There's definitely

enough room.

- As long as that

snowboard fits.

- And despite being

a little extra,

she does have can-do energy.

Don't be a scrooge.

Okay, so.

In the spirit of Christmas,

want a ride?

I thought

you'd never ask.

Yep. That makes two of us.

Did that hurt?

A lot.

♪ Holiday

♪ Every day with you

is like a holiday ♪

Okay, listen up everybody.

This here is how

it's gonna work.

18 hours to Denver.

Now, we probably won't hit

any really bad weather

until Colorado,

but as of right now,

I-84 is backed up

all the way down to Boise so,

may have to take

some side roads.

We got six drivers.

So that's three hour shifts.

Bathroom breaks on

driver changes only.

Meal stops every other driver.

That's a great plan.

- Thank you.

- Except it'll never work.

- And here we go.

- I'm sorry,

but you have made

no accommodations

for how life actually works.

Life?

- Yeah, that thing

you're almost living.

- What exactly makes you

the expert on life, hmm?

More than my fair share of it.

Um, guys, you should know

that my license has been

temporarily suspended.

Distracted driving.

I tried to get out of it, but

the evidence was on TikTok.

Yeah. Fine.

Fine. No problem.

I'll just rework the

schedule for five drivers.

- When are we

stopping for snacks?

See? Life.

Traveling all this way,

you and your sister

must be very close.

- We are trying

to become closer.

What did he say?

- He is not as supportive

as he could be.

Do you have any other family?

- Only our son.

- Hm.

- He lives in London.

- Hmm.

- Uh, we have not seen

him for many years.

- I can't imagine.

That must be very hard.

What did he say?

He says,

it is complicated.

♪ I'll be home by

Christmas Eve ♪

♪ Leave the lights on the tree

♪ Ooh

♪ Ooh, ooh

- ♪ Ooh - Three, two, one.

And, hello, Idaho. Whoo!

Whoo.

Okay. That was terrible.

We're gonna need

to do that again.

I'm not doing it again.

I don't

expect you to understand

but in my world, the last

thing you wanna be is boring.

And we're boring

with a capital B.

Speak for yourself.

- You all could

try my dating app.

You have a dating app?

Yeah, I do.

It's called Check the Box.

"Click here for true love."

- Are you being

serious right now?

I am, yeah. And it works.

And I gotta say the initial

questionnaire, it's pretty fun.

Okay, let's check some boxes.

All right.

♪ Leave the lights on for me

] So what does

Christmas mean to you?

- Christmas?

- Mm-hmm.

- Okay look, I know it's

not a popular opinion,

but as a data guy,

doesn't add up.

I mean, people are

extra nice to each other

for a couple of weeks

and then it's just back

to business as usual.

It's an anomaly.

Personally, I'd remove it

from any data set, you know?

No such thing as

Christmas magic.

Wow. What's

worse than bah humbug?

Leave your answers

in the comments.

It was my first kiss.

I was expecting lip on lip.

Nobody told me about

the French part.

All right, next one.

Uh, worst first date.

Trish's first kiss.

- Ember, why don't

you take this one?

No thanks. I'm good.

- Good to get outta

your comfort zone.

Okay. Okay.

Um, well his name was Stevie.

Not Steve, not Stephen, Stevie.

Stevie? Was he like 12?

- 28.

- Oh.

Mm-hmm.

And Stevie still lived with

his mom, which is cool.

You know, not

necessarily a red flag.

Lots of young men still do it.

Mom.

- Turns out Stevie's mom

didn't just own their house,

she also owned their only car.

And Stevie had lost

his driving privileges.

I feel him.

- So Stevie's mom

drove us on the date.

- Ooh.

- Uh-huh.

Oh, no, no, no. It gets worse.

I sit through the most

awkward dinner ever.

Get back in the car with Mom.

She drives me home,

parks the car.

Like car in park, engine off.

And it's clear at this point

that Stevie wants to

kiss me goodnight.

Oh.

- And so I thought I

had the perfect out.

So I said "I can't. Not

in front of your mom."

- And he said, I kid you

not, "Mom, close your eyes."

- I think Stevie

should leave the nest.

- It sounds like she was

coming from a loving place.

Really? Mom.

- What? He lost his

driving privileges.

Okay, next question.

On a scale from 1 to 10,

how important is it to

be in a relationship?

- 9.5.

- Yeah, same for me.

But you can't let it show.

Oh no.

I don't know, six.

- Oh.

- Mom?

I'll pass.

What about you guys?

10.

Not applicable.

Clay?

Oh, 10 for sure. You?

Three.

Um, record scratch.

- Three?

- Yeah, three.

What's wrong with that?

No, nothing.

Would just be the lowest

number ever reported, but...

- Do you mean by a group

of people going on an app

to find love?

Biased sample, don't you think?

- Well, I think the app works

because people are honest.

Um, guys?

- I'm not convinced

the app works at all.

I don't think love can be

reduced to an algorithm

and I personally don't need

to be in a relationship

to feel complete, so.

Stop the car.

No, it's not time to switch.

- Stop the car.

- O-o-okay.

- I can't get air. I

gotta get outta here.

Ah, ah.

Oh, oh.

Hey, Mom, what's going on?

I dunno.

Everything suddenly felt

like it was closing in.

Okay. Should we call for help?

No. No, it's fine.

Maybe it's just,

ah, claustrophobia.

What do you think's going on?

Maybe she got triggered

by Clay's dating app.

- Thought only young

people got triggered.

- Okay, uh, take your time, but-

- Oh, what, Ben? Am

I embarrassing you?

No, sorry. It's fine.

You know, really. It's fine.

- It's okay. I know

just the thing.

Keep recording.

Hoo.

- Tricia, I have a

question for you.

Do you wanna be helped,

heard or hugged?

What?

- It's a distress management

technique I picked up on Shine.

It totally works.

No.

- W-well you have to pick one.

- I actually think

a hug might help.

Well, it's not for you, Ben.

No, I meant for her is...

I agree.

Come on, bring it in.

Oh!

- Come on, Mom.

- Come on.

Just try it, please.

Oh, for Pete's sake.

Oh!

Aw. It's working.

Oh yeah, yeah. That was nice.

- Just a touch of

claustrophobia, I think.

It's better now.

You get all that?

You filmed your chest

the entire time.

Did I?

How can

this be happening.

The most perfect moment

ever not recorded.

It's like it never happened.

No, with this group

it is definitely gonna

be more than 18 hours.

Yeah. I'll call

you with updates.

Can't wait to see you too.

Bye.

- Let me guess, an

almost love interest.

- Eavesdropping part

of your skillset?

- I wouldn't call

it eavesdropping

when you're 10 feet away.

Mm.

Why do you say

almost love interest?

- Well, I could tell by

your tone that you care.

"I can't wait," implies passion.

But I didn't hear the word love

which leads me to believe

that you're still

in the newish stage.

Couple of months.

You know, being in

different cities,

only seen each

other a few times.

- Let me guess, you

met on your app?

Told you it worked.

- Mm. So she checks

all the boxes.

- Well, I mean, nobody

checks all the boxes,

but, you know, what's

important to me.

Pretty close.

- Does she also pack her

own snacks while traveling?

- Oh, come on. What is

your problem with planning?

I mean, seriously?

- Nothing. I just, I just

prefer the unexpected.

Hmm.

- Oh, come on.

- What?

Shutting down the interstate.

Imagine that. Gimme your hand.

- Come on, I'm not

giving you my hand.

Relax. I don't bite.

Come here.

I'm just curious how your

body reacts to change.

So what's the verdict?

Could be good for you.

- Google says Route 17 to

Highway 23 than back on 80.

Apple says 17 is slower.

- Waze says stay

clear of 17 and 23.

Hang on, I just lost service.

Me too.

We're lost?

- Oh, we're nowhere

close to loss.

It wouldn't be the worst thing.

One of the many problems

with your generation.

Have all the answer's

right at your fingertips,

and you can't even

think for yourselves.

- You say that like

tech's a bad thing.

- It is if it tells

you what to do.

So what's the alternative?

- These are called

maps. Have at it.

Thank you for

finally agreeing to do this.

- Can we just get

this over with?

Sure. What

do you do for work?

Bartender.

- Oh, I like that.

- Succinct, to the point.

Tell me about your family.

Next.

Dreams?

Aspirations?

Not to say bartending

isn't enough.

Next.

Okay.

Here's one you should

be able to answer

with maybe a few more words.

What does Christmas mean to you?

Uh, Christmas means

never having enough.

- Okay, so you're gonna stay

on this road until Route 14,

then take a left.

Thank you navigator.

- Yeah, you know, I had no

idea there were so many roads.

- It's just kind of cool.

- Hmm.

- It's nice not being

glued to my phone.

- Interestingly,

research has shown

that despite being

more connected,

people are feeling

more lonely than ever.

I mean, think about it.

If we had all gotten

on the plane to Denver,

it's unlikely we would've

spoken a word to one another,

let alone gotten

to know each other.

Yeah. I hate to admit it.

I really hate to admit

it, but Dana's right.

Might be the best road

trip I've ever taken.

Is it the only one?

Oh, well, yeah, pretty much.

- Well, it's definitely

the most popular.

Last time I checked, #VanClan

was blowing up.

Blowing up?

- Oh, our TikTok

people like it a lot.

- Tricia, your claustrophobic

moment got a ton of likes.

Wait, people saw that?

- Only the beginning,

thanks to Dusty.

- Uh, I'm not comfortable

with them seeing any of it.

- Tricia, vulnerability

is courage.

Then show some yourself.

Oh, I'm sorry.

How about some music?

Oh, I have a karaoke machine.

Seriously?

Yes. Always at Christmas.

♪ Dashing through the snow

♪ In a one horse open sleigh

♪ Over the hills we go

laughing all the way ♪

♪ Bells on bob tails ring

♪ Making spirits bright

♪ What fun it is to laugh and

sing a sleighing song tonight ♪

♪ Brrrat

♪ Let me get that

jingle-jangle ♪

♪ Champagne till my

tongue not tingle ♪

♪ Lemme get that horse

and we get that sleigh ♪

♪ Till I'm feeling

like a Mrs. Kringle ♪

♪ Everybody and their

honey and their money ♪

♪ When they go out in

that fresh snow sprinkle ♪

♪ And, yeah we go

hard for the holiday ♪

♪ Bells swinging every ride

♪ Ring, ring, ring

♪ Lemme ring that jingle bell

♪ Lemme ring that jingle bell

♪ Never really knew

how good it felt ♪

♪ Till I started ringing

all them jingle bells ♪

♪ Ding, ding, dong,

ding, ding, dong ♪

- ♪ Hey - Whoo!

- Thank you.

- Yeah!

- Thank you.

- Whoo!

- That was wonderful.

- Amazing.

Okay, okay. Who's next?

Ember.

- Whoo!

- Oh, no.

Oh no, thanks. I'm

not following that.

- Van rules. Everyone

takes a turn.

Come on. What song?

- Uh...

- Mm-hmm.

Fine. Uh, okay.

You know, I, I don't need music.

- You can't do

karaoke without music.

Ooh.

Ahem.

♪ Amazing Grace

♪ How sweet the sound

♪ That's saved a wretch

♪ Like me

♪ I once was lost

♪ But now I'm found

♪ I was blind

♪ But now I see

♪ Through many dangers

♪ Toils and snares

♪ I have

♪ Already come

♪ 'Twas grace that taught

♪ Me safe thus far

♪ And grace

♪ Will lead me home

Oh gosh. Sorry you guys.

- You got nothing

to be sorry for.

Well, that was

beautiful. Oh, God.

Dusty.

Thanks, you guys. Thank you.

Ah, look at this.

- So good.

- Nice.

Aren't

these cups adorable?

- Thank you.

- Come on.

Lovely.

- Mm.

- These are so yummy.

Hi. I'm sorry to interrupt.

I'm Amy. This is my husband.

Bart.

- We're so glad to see

you're feeling better.

I'm sorry?

- Oh, Bart suffers from

claustrophobia too.

He won't even go

near an elevator.

- Amy.

- Bart! It's okay.

Tricia normalized it.

Thank you for your bravery.

It takes real courage

to be that vulnerable.

- You saw that?

- Yeah.

But I mean, you're welcome.

But I don't actually

have claustrophobia.

I, I mean, I didn't until this-

So you're following our story?

Yes. On TikTok.

YouTube for me.

Are you hearing this?

Check.

Over 500,000 views.

Guys. We're viral.

Would y'all mind

if we got some pics?

Our kids are just gonna freak.

- Yeah.

- Oh my God.

Excuse me.

I love how grouchy he is.

- Thank you.

- Bye.

You mind?

- I'm not up for idle

conversation right now. Sorry.

Suits me. I never am.

Where'd you learn

to sing like that?

Mm. Hmm.

My mother and church.

- Well, a gift like that

shouldn't be hiding behind a bar.

I gave it a shot,

but, uh,

God had other things

in mind for me.

- God can't do better

than that voice.

He can and he did.

I've got the most beautiful

little girl you've ever seen.

Hmm.

Is there a reason

you can't have both?

- Well, after I got divorced,

the courts determined

that this aspiring singer could

not provide a stable home.

- Mm.

- Yeah, so.

- Well, growing up poor is

the reason why I'm a success.

You and me, we got grit.

The courts are wrong.

- No, they were

right. But it's okay.

I still got visitation.

It's why I'm headed

to Denver to see her.

Christmas morning,

the joy on her face.

I can't miss it.

Hey guys, loading up.

- Hey.

- Hi.

You okay?

Yeah, I just, um,

I left something at the airport.

Something important?

It's all good. No worries.

I'm an adventure travel writer

so Christmas for me

usually means travel.

This year, its first tracks

through the deepest

powder in a hundred years.

Last year I was jumping out

of a plane over the Sahara.

Oh, the year before that

it was photographing

penguins in Antarctica.

- Wow.

- Mm-hmm.

Do you ever just wanna

be at home for the holidays?

Not really.

You gotta live every day

like it's your last, right?

♪ When I see Christmas

lights light up your window ♪

♪ There's a flicker in

my mind and I recall ♪

- What did you leave

at the airport?

- Nothing I can't

find in Denver.

Little light on specifics.

It's just some medication.

- Well, if you need, we can

probably find a pharmacy.

What I need is a navigator.

Okay.

Keep

heading this way.

For 25 miles, I think.

- Must be hard not having your

phone tell you what to do.

Funny.

I'll have you know, I don't

need my phone for everything.

Other than finding love.

- Look, just because you don't

value human companionship-

Never said that.

- You gave it a

three out of ten.

- Be-because that's

how it's been for me.

A bunch of half-step relationships

that don't go anywhere

because we're so programmed

to think we need to be in one

that we settle for good enough.

I don't wanna settle.

I don't want any

more half steps.

I wanna jump.

I wanna jump without knowing

where I'm gonna land.

- Can I ask you something?

- Yeah.

Why a dating app?

It's what the customers want.

Little light on specifics.

- Dating can often

be hard to navigate.

I just wanted to build

something to lessen the risk.

You know, the

disappointment, heartbreak.

- Speaking from experience?

- Yeah.

Well, you might

say I'm an expert.

- Oh, now we're

getting somewhere.

No, no, no.

That's it. Done.

You know who I'd like to meet?

Who?

The old Clay.

The one who still

believed in fairytales.

Um, guys.

Oh, ah. Ah.

Oh, sorry, everyone. Oh, ah.

- It's okay, gotta

stretch my legs anyways.

- Oh, I don't know

what's wrong with me.

It's fine. Really.

Turns out claustrophobia

is pretty common.

- Not claustrophobic.

I love elevators.

The music, the vibe,

it actually calms me.

- Excuse me.

- What's this?

Uh, herbs. For peace.

I don't know. I don't know.

Come on, Mom. Just take it.

What, do I put it in my mouth?

No. Your wrist.

- Uh, shouldn't we

be heading east?

Yeah, we are heading east.

Look, right there on the map.

If we were right there,

wouldn't there be

a lake right here?

Haven't we been on this road.

Yeah. I'm backtracking.

Christmas is tomorrow.

If we're backtracking,

we're not gonna make

it to Denver in time.

- Guys, can we just

take a moment and look.

If we hadn't gotten lost,

we wouldn't be right here

right now to see this.

Maybe a little Christmas magic.

Maybe so.

Hey look, if anybody has a

better idea than backtracking,

I'd love to hear it.

- Take this road,

cut straight through.

- Doesn't even have a name.

Probably not even a road.

- If it weren't a road,

it wouldn't be on a map.

She makes a good point.

You still think this is a road?

- It's getting us

where we need to go.

Ah!

It's probably fine.

Okay folks, here we are.

- So you're not gonna take

any responsibility for this.

I'll take full responsibility

for getting you outta

your comfort zone.

- Hmm.

- You're welcome.

- Yep.

- Thank you.

You're very

welcome. Merry Christmas.

Oh guys, we have cell service.

Hey everyone. Good news,

the Van Clan is back online.

Bad news, the van broke.

It's serious,

like, I don't know,

something underneath

with the wheels.

Whatever.

Let's check out

Greenfield.

Is this for real?

♪ He could tell

♪ If you behaving or if

you been up to no good ♪

♪ He just brought gifts

for the whole hood ♪

♪ Spit-shined boots

and they stay fly ♪

♪ Comb hydraulics

for the sleigh ride ♪

♪ Wish he came twice

in the same year ♪

♪ Pair of gold reigns

for his reindeer ♪

♪ He can always tell if

you're good, if you're bad ♪

♪ Santa got a brand new

b

This is brill.

Perfect job for a single mom.

Never missed a school play

or a baseball game or...

I'm a junior, high school,

um, looking at

colleges right now.

Mostly in-state.

I don't know. Closer to home.

- And for us, I guess

Christmas means holiday movies

and yeah, just being together.

Aw. Any other family?

Nope. Just the two of us.

I mean, well...

I'm adopted.

- Yeah. Your upper control

arm needs to be replaced.

Now the good news is,

the part is available

in Salt Lake City.

- That's great news.

- What's the bad news?

- I ain't got nobody to

go pick it up for you.

All my guys are competing

in the Elf Games.

I mean, we're

feeling pretty good.

I mean, this is the

year we take the crown.

Well, rental car company

says they won't have a

replacement till after Christmas.

- You cannot teach

someone to dream

then not let them dream.

Do you have almond milk?

- Nope.

- Soy?

- Dude, it's a coffee stand.

Do you want one or not?

I feel ya.

We'll take two coffees, black,

and keep the change

for your troubles.

You know, you would be amazed

at just how good plain

black coffee can be.

- Is this your way

of apologizing?

Admitting that you were

wrong about the road?

- Uh, no. I stand

by my statement.

A road on a map is still a road

even if it doesn't have a name.

Your little detour

is the reason we're probably

stuck here for Christmas.

Or my detour, is how

we discovered the Elf Games.

- You really see

things that way?

That's the way it is.

We're on this planet for a

very finite amount of time.

So I just wanna make

the most of it, right?

Yeah, maybe you're right.

Look, if you don't make it

to Denver for Christmas,

all you're missing

is first tracks.

Some of us are gonna miss

people we actually care about.

Wow.

And all this time, I thought

it was me and said too much.

- Dana. Hey, you

forgot your coffee.

Wait. Can't have it till

you accept my apology.

Oh, come on. Seriously,

You're right.

I don't have anyone

waiting for me in Denver.

- I know, but I made it seem

like what's meaningful to you

isn't as important as

what's meaningful to me.

For that, I'm really sorry.

Thank you. It was

really burning my hand.

- Oh, in that case.

- Oh, and she's back.

I heard about this

very, very cool

Christmas tree

decorating workshop.

Oh.

What do you say?

Wanna show off our mad skills?

- On one condition?

- Oh, what's that?

You tell me about

the old Clay.

So you don't strike me as a

grand gesture kind of guy.

- This was bigger

than a grand gesture.

- What's bigger than

a grand gesture?

Venti?

Bigger, Trenta.

This was the equivalent of

the biggest coffee order ever.

A horse-drawn sleigh, choir

singing her favorite song.

I even had a dog trained

to bring the ring

on one of those little

barrels around its neck.

- Wow.

- Yeah.

It was the most spectacular

Christmas proposal ever.

And she said, "No."

- What? Not, not even like

a, "Let me think about it."?

Nope. No thinking required.

She was absolutely clear that

she would not be marrying me.

Wow.

That's brutal. I'm sorry.

No wonder you're not

a fan of Christmas.

Right?

You know what, here's

what I don't get.

I mean, I explore human

behavior through data analytics.

How did I not see it coming?

- Uh, maybe because

you're not psychic.

So, okay, is, is the

idea that your app

would prevent something like

that from happening again?

- Well, make it a

lot less probable.

Hmm.

What about outliers?

The ones who don't

check any of your boxes.

Outliers are an anomaly,

a mystery we may

never understand.

Very rare.

- So would that

relationship be impossible?

No.

Everything was

thought impossible

until it happened

for the first time.

What do you think?

What do I think?

Yeah, of my mad skills.

What do I, about the tree?

Yeah. Oh wow.

Your side looks like there

was a tinsel explosion

- and I mean- - Yeah.

- Have you actually

ever done this before?

Not in a very long time.

- Man, what do you have

against Christmas trees?

Nothing.

I just, I'm not usually home

during the holidays, so.

Wow. It's nice.

Maybe you should

try it sometime.

Yeah. Maybe someday.

- I, uh, I should- - Yeah.

I should, I should uh...

- I'm gonna look for

some less tinsely decor.

- You know, Mom, you don't

sound happy to be here.

Well, I'm certainly not happy.

But I guess if we

have to get stranded,

at least it's in a town

where people really

know how to celebrate.

Am I right? Am I right?

Huh? Come on.

Here.

Mom, are you sure

you're not using this

as a way of avoiding

what I imagine

would be some very

complicated feelings

around our destination?

What are you, 17 going on 30?

Honey, I'm completely

fine with this.

100% fine.

One hundo P.

- All right, well if you are

100% completely fine with this,

I was thinking when

we're in Colorado,

we could check out CU Boulder.

- I thought you wanted

to stay close to home.

I mean, to be near your friends.

Yeah. No, I do.

It's, it's just, you know,

we're gonna be so close,

wouldn't hurt to look, right?

Right.

I'm just gonna go pay for this.

Yeah, I'll keep you posted.

You okay?

Yeah.

Actually, no, I'm not.

Is there anything I can do?

- Yeah, you wanna

pay my child support?

Sorry. I shouldn't

have said that.

I just, I, I just really

need to get to Denver.

Okay.

Love to talk more,

but we need to change into

our competition outfits.

- Your competition

'fits are different?

Yes, of course.

- Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

Okay, come on.

Wow, this

feels like we're in

some sort of weird time warp.

Oh wait, that's good.

Our fans will love

#TwilightZone.

- Maya, how many

followers do you have?

- First, I'm super proud you're

getting hip with the lingo.

Second, across all my platforms,

over a hundred thousand.

And since Van Clan,

growing rapidly.

- Okay. This could

actually work.

- And that's how we ended

up spending Christmas Eve

in Greenfield, home

to the Elf Games.

More on that later.

So I'm reaching out to you all,

my awesome Maya Way

or the Highway family,

to see if someone

generous in holiday spirit

could pick up the car

part and deliver it to us

so we can get to our friends

and family on Christmas Day.

And I'll tag you, obvi. Bye.

Wow. You were so on point.

Is that a compliment?

- Do you really think

this is going to work?

I just don't want everyone

to be disappointed.

I'm not holding my breath.

Oh, you guys, it worked.

- Really?

- Yeah.

The part will be

here in five hours.

- Really?

- Yes.

- Looks like Trey is

my number-one fan.

So, now we wait.

I have a much better idea.

Thank you.

Hey y'all, check out

this 'fit.

Whoo, whoo.

If you're wondering why

I am dressed like this,

lemme give you a hint.

This is Santa's

workshop. For real.

Ho, ho, ho.

Welcome friends and neighbors

to the annual Elf Games.

Okay, folks, let's try to

keep it clean, fun, and safe.

No booing, cheating, or

sabotage, you know who you are.

We're really doing it, y'all.

I don't know about

you, but this is by far

the craziest Christmas

Eve I've ever had.

Oh, let's check in

with the Van Clan.

Hey, in one word,

how are you feeling?

- Pumped!

- Okay.

Anxious.

Itchy.

Like a winner!

No comment.

- Confused as to why

we're doing this.

Okay guys, I know we're all

a little out of our comfort zone

and we're going up against

some seasoned pros,

but here's what we've

got going for us.

We just spent two

days together in a van

learning both about each

other and from each other.

Together, we've overcome

every obstacle put in our way

and that is what

makes us a team.

That's the reason

we're gonna succeed.

Are you with me?

- Oh, yes.

- Yes.

Are you with me?!

Whoo!

- Okay, you got

it. Got it, got it.

The corner!

Come on guys,

you're catching up.

Come on, come on, come on!

Nice, guys!

Go, go, go, go.

Go, go, go!

♪ Run, run Rudolph, Santa

gotta make it to town ♪

Go, go, go!

♪ Santa make him hurry

Oh, she's doing it! Oh!

♪ Run, run Rudolph, I'm

reeling like a merry-go-round ♪

♪ Said Santa to a boy

♪ Child what have you

been longing for ♪

♪ Oh, all I want for Christmas

♪ Is a rock and roll

electric guitar ♪

♪ And away went Rudolph

♪ He was whizzing

like a shooting star ♪

Okay guys, we can win.

'Cause our team rocks!

- Whoa.

- Huh.

- Oh.

- Uh.

- Hit this button.

Keep it running.

- You got this?

- I got it.

- Let's do it! All

right, let's do this!

Lai Ling, call it.

On three.

Jat, ji, saam!

♪ Run, run, Rudolph, Santa

gotta make it to town ♪

♪ Santa make him hurry

♪ Tell him he can take

the freeway down ♪

♪ Oh, run, run, Rudolph, I'm

reeling like a merry-go-round ♪

♪ Run, run, Rudolph, Santa

gotta make it to town ♪

Oh my God, get this.

♪ Santa make him hurry

♪ Tell him he can take

the freeway down ♪

♪ Oh, run, run, Rudolph, I'm

reeling like a merry-go-round ♪

♪ I said, run, run, Rudolph

♪ Run, run, Rudolph

♪ Run, run, run, Rudolph

Hey, come on.

You got it, you got it.

One step left. Come on.

- There you go.

- Yeah!

There you go. You good?

Yeah, fine. Go.

Oh, hey!

Hey, what happened?

- You okay?

- Yeah, I'm fine.

Dana, you okay? What's wrong?

- Nothing. I just,

I pushed too fast.

- Go, Clay.

- No, no.

I'm not leaving you.

Yeah!

You all right?

Thanks.

- Maybe it's time to

share some specifics.

- Yeah. I was born

with a bum heart.

It's much better now.

But growing up,

my parents lived in fear

of losing me every day.

I spent my childhood indoors

watching the world go by

from my bedroom window.

Must have been really hard.

Yeah, it was.

But you know, when I turned 18,

I decided I didn't wanna spend

the rest of my life

stuck and afraid,

reading about other

people's adventures.

I've been making up for

lost time ever since.

- So, live every day

like it's your last.

Yeah. For me it could be.

Sorry, Dana.

You should be.

We could have been champions.

Thanks.

Yeah.

Good news.

Christmas has arrived.

Hi, I'm Maya. I mean you

already know that, but hi.

I'm Trey. Uh, Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

You are literally

Santa's best helper.

As promised, I'll make

your socials blow up.

- Oh, that's, uh,

super cool and all.

But we're gonna need a

little more than that.

I'm sorry?

- Uh, w-what do

you mean by more?

- Oh, we're just thinking

a delivery charge

of say like two grand.

Oh, well that is just rude.

What would your mother think?

She came up with the idea, so.

Wow.

I'll pay it.

- Not a problem.

- Not a problem?

Not a problem?

No, this is a massive problem.

If you think you

can come in here

and hold that car part

hostage, which is literally

the complete opposite

of the Christmas spirit,

you're in la-la land.

And I don't mean the movie.

- Actually, that's exactly

what we think we can do.

So we take Venmo or...

So I'm an influencer, obvi.

But if that doesn't work out,

I'll probably work in the

hotel business with my dad.

What does Christmas mean to me?

Well,

I'll get back to you on that.

I just don't get how friends

could be so cold and heartless.

- Maybe because

they're not friends.

What's that supposed to mean?

It was just money, Maya.

Maybe to you, to some of us,

it's an awful lot of

cash to just hand over.

- Yeah, well, I spent too

much time caring about money.

Hmm.

That's the attitude, Dusty.

I don't care what

these guys think.

I refuse to let this

ruin our journey.

I'm just gonna put the

whole thing behind me.

I'm Teflon.

Um, guys.

You're in la-la land.

And I don't mean the movie.

They did not.

They did. On Instagram.

Oh, no.

- And TikTok.

- Oh, no.

- And YouTube.

- Oh, no.

- But you know, it's

just the holidays.

You know, who's even

paying attention, really?

What did he say?

He feels badly for her.

It's like one minute,

I'm on top of the world

feeling so much love.

And then just like that

I'm over, done, cooked.

That's not true.

Because of you, our story

has impacted so many people.

- Yeah. Like Amy and

Bart at the diner.

No one's gonna care anymore.

- Maya.

- I don't want a hug, Ben.

I wasn't offering.

Oh.

- What I, what I

was gonna say is,

if you connect your self-worth

to what other people think,

you'll never be truly happy.

That's very wise, son.

- Thanks. I learned

it from my mom.

Nevermind. I would like a hug.

Oh yes.

Yes.

Um, guys...

- Hey, Mom. What happened?

We were so close to Denver.

I know. I know.

I think that's the issue.

Oh, sorry for all

the drama, everyone.

Okay, here's the situation, um,

Ben and I are going to Denver

to meet his birth mother.

And I think what's happening

to me is I'm scared.

Scared I'm gonna be replaced.

Mom, what?

Look, she might be the woman

that brought me into this world,

but you are my mom

and nothing is ever

gonna change that.

Ever.

I love you, Ben.

Oh.

Oh it, it's midnight.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

- Oh, Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

- Benny, Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

- Traditional Chinese

Christmas cookies.

Um, they bring good fortune.

- Thank you.

- Oh, you're welcome.

You're welcome.

Oh.

- Ah, Tricia.

- Thank you.

You're welcome.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Merry Christmas.

- Hard to believe that

just two days ago,

none of us even

knew one another.

- And now- - We do.

It wouldn't have happened

if you didn't bring

everyone together.

Well, without your generosity,

we wouldn't have had a ride.

So without each other...

- We would've carried

on with our lives.

Business as usual.

So maybe this is proof of

Christmas magic.

- I think we have enough

data to support that, yeah.

Well, here's to saying yes.

Even when you don't want to.

And black coffee.

And destiny.

Destiny.

- Shouldn't you be filming

this Insta-perfect moment?

It's perfect because I'm not.

♪ Everybody wake up

Three, two, one.

Hello, Denver!

Merry Christmas!

♪ Everybody wake up because

it's Christmas time ♪

♪ Oh, la, di, da, da

♪ Oh, la, di, da, da

♪ Oh, la, di, da, da

♪ Da, da, da

♪ Oh, la, di, da, da

♪ Oh, la, di, da, da

♪ Oh, la, di, da, da

♪ Da, da, da, da

♪ Wake up

♪ Wake up

♪ Wake up 'cause

it's Christmas time ♪

♪ Everybody wake up

♪ Everybody wake up

♪ Everybody wake up

♪ Because it's Christmas time

♪ Everybody wake up

♪ Everybody wake up

♪ Everybody wake up

♪ Because it's Christmas time

Mom. How could you?

- Well, uh, don't

need Google Translate

to sense the tension here.

Listen to me.

I love you both.

You are my whole world.

But this feud between

you is breaking my heart.

- Dad, I, I couldn't

have done it without you.

Look, I meant no disrespect

in leaving, Baba.

- Y-you cannot teach someone

to dream,

then not let them dream.

Now, I am happy.

Hello, I'm Ming.

- Hi. Oh, it's so

nice to meet you.

I'm Tricia.

Oh, I know all of you already.

Been watching Maya's TikTok.

So fun and emotional.

Aw, thank you.

I really needed that right now.

- Come. I have gifts

for all of you.

Let's go into the house.

It is tradition.

I'll be right in.

Hey, I'm almost there.

What?

No, don't, don't say that.

I am not a bad mother.

Matt, just put her on the phone.

Put her on the phone.

Matt. Matt.

Ember?

- Retired.

- Mm.

But I used to work in energy.

- Oh, can you elaborate?

- Nope.

Okay.

So what does

Christmas mean to you?

Not what it used to.

It's hard to believe

that she wouldn't at

least say goodbye.

- What if something

happened to her?

Should we call the authorities?

- Mom, chill. She

took her stuff.

It's just so weird.

Did she say anything to you?

I mean, you two seem to have

formed a genuine connection.

- I don't have any more

information than you.

I'm sure she had her reasons.

- Looks like someone found

a little Christmas spirit.

Yeah, well.

Now Dusty, you never mentioned

why you're heading to Denver.

See my daughter.

Oh, what's her name?

- Annie.

- Aw.

- I love that name.

- Yeah.

Wow.

- Well, she certainly

loves Christmas.

- Well, that's one

thing we have in common.

I mean, besides you, of course.

Ben?

- You know, may-maybe

this was a bad idea.

You know, wh-what if

she doesn't like me?

Oh, Honey.

- You know, someone

really cool once told me

that if you connect

your self worth

to what other people think,

you'll never truly be happy.

Now, do you wanna be

helped, heard or hugged?

What do you

think?

Okay, okay. Now go.

Get your bag, sweetheart.

Oh, thank you.

We are all so lucky we met.

- Ben's lucky to have

you. Remember that.

Thank you.

Ben?

Tricia, hi. Hi.

I'm so happy you're here.

Can I take your bags?

Oh, sure.

- This may be the end of our

journey, but it's not goodbye.

Stop. Let's go again.

All good things

eventually come to an end.

Cut. Ah, let's just,

let's go again.

When life gives you

lemons, make lemonade.

- Really?

- Seriously.

- I can just do it

later. No biggie.

Just a lot of pressure

when you're all like here,

watching me, IRL.

Huh?

In real life.

Ah.

Well, real life can

be hard sometimes,

But totally worth it.

You're a really good guy, even

though you pretend not to be.

- Thanks. You're pretty

awesome yourself.

Even though you

don't know it yet.

- I hope you both get everything

you want for Christmas.

You too.

- Bye, Maya.

- Bye.

Bye.

- You sure we can't

take you somewhere else?

Nope. This'll do.

All right.

Take care, Dusty.

- Have a nice holiday

with your daughter.

I, I'm sorry that we

didn't get to meet her.

Yeah, she would've liked you.

♪ I put my lights

out on the porch ♪

♪ Just to light the

way for strangers ♪

Guess this is it.

- I guess so. Thanks

for making room for me.

Well, I'm glad I did.

♪ But it might be

the last one ever ♪

- Look, I know you jump out

of planes and, and oceans,

and who knows what

else.

You really think you have the

courage to just jump blindly?

Into love?

♪ And sip my cup of joe

♪ I'll stay in and

watch the evening news ♪

- I hope so. ♪ Trying

not to remember you

- Dana! Come on.

- We're leaving.

- I should go.

- Yeah, no, me too.

Goodbye, Clay.

I hope everything

works out for you.

Just like I planned.

♪ I wonder if she'll answer

'cause it's been years ♪

Hey, Dana.

Be careful out there.

That's no fun.

♪ 'Cause it soothes

away the hurt ♪

♪ All that I want

for the holidays ♪

♪ Is just to sit

by the fireplace ♪

♪ Drifting in my quiet place

and sipping my cup of joe ♪

♪ I'll stay in and

watch the evening news ♪

♪ And try not to remember you

Merry

Christmas, Annie.

♪ This time of year

- You would not believe

what I went through

to get here this year.

Portland to Denver in a

van full of strangers.

I know what you'd say,

"Recipe for disaster."

And I thought the same.

But it wasn't.

Met some great folks.

Learned how to post,

#olddognewtricks.

I mean, uh,

I'd go so far as to say

it was one of the best

trips I ever went on.

Well, not including the

ones with you, of course.

I'm so sorry we couldn't

have more of 'em.

I got caught up trying

to provide for you.

I couldn't see that all

you wanted was was me.

- Here, honey, I want you

to meet my friend, Dusty.

Dusty, this is my

daughter, Grace.

- Amazing Grace.

- It's nice to meet you.

- Mommy, can I go

play in the snow?

Yeah. Stay close.

How'd you find me?

- Dana told me where

they dropped you.

It's all there.

I've, um, I've never done

anything like that before.

I just wanted to show that

I could be a good mom,

that I could provide.

- Here's what I can tell

you about being a parent.

No one ever gets it a

hundred percent right.

I sure didn't.

And now, for me,

it's too late.

I lost Annie three

years ago. Car accident.

I can't even imagine.

- It's not too late

for you, Ember.

- I don't even know

where to start.

Start with this.

You find yourself a place

to live here in Denver.

- I'm not taking

your money, Dusty.

- Oh, you'd be doing me a

bigger favor than I'm doing you.

So take it. Please.

I don't know how to thank you.

- That's easy. Just

start singing again.

- Yeah, okay. I can

start singing again.

If you're there to listen.

I can do that.

- Oh, it's on. Little

whippersnapper.

- Hi y'all. For those of you

still watching, thank you.

And for those of you who aren't,

I'm okay with that.

Our Van Clan journey

has come to an end.

And what a

wild ride it has been.

I know, for me, it's changed

the way I see the holidays.

- I love it. It's

exactly what I wanted.

- I used to think

Christmas meant

dressing up in fancy clothes,

sipping on champagne,

and getting a ton of

presents from my parents

who are stranded in

New York this year.

Love you guys.

But the holidays

are so much more.

It's a time to be with

the people we love.

Even if we have to travel

halfway around the world

during the busiest

time of the year,

just so we can see their faces.

It's totally worth it.

- So when the ER doctor

finished examining him,

he asked what's

his favorite food?

And I said, "Carrots."

That's why he was orange?

Yep. Mother of the year.

You are. I mean that.

I never could have

given him this life.

Not back then.

Well, you're in his life now

and that's what matters.

Hey Mom, and Beth,

uh, check this out.

- Because Christmas has a way

of bringing people together,

reconnecting

families and friends,

or friends who become family,

reminding us that the

greatest Christmas gift of all

is luck.

Dana!

What are you doing?

- I know how much you like

tinsel so I brought you this.

- You flew up here to

give me an ornament?

That and, uh,

I want to jump.

- Okay, you're

not really dressed

- for it- - No,

no, no, no, no.

I mean, I mean with you.

I'm wrong again, aren't I?

Oh wow, uh. Oh no.

I mean just 'cause I was feeling

something you weren't, I-

- It's nice to

meet the old Clay.

It's nice to have him back.

So how do we get down?

- Oh, we jump.

- What?

- I'm kidding. We'll

take the chopper.

Oh, okay.

We gotta go. We got

somewhere we have to be.

Love in all its many forms.

I learned that

from eight complete strangers.

In any other circumstance,

we would've never met.

I mean, you could see how

different we all were,

but somehow our goal of

getting home for Christmas

put us on common ground,

allowing us to share

stories, laughter, and love.

And in the end,

truly embrace that destiny

was our destination.

Shout out to my Van Clan

family. Merry Christmas.

♪ 'Cause there's nothing

quite like family ♪

♪ Snow outside and

a lit up tree ♪

♪ It's my favorite time, I

wouldn't want to miss it ♪

♪ I'm coming home

for Christmas ♪

♪ I'm coming home

for Christmas ♪

♪ Well, telling stories

♪ New and old, singing songs

of joy and songs of hope ♪

♪ Spreading cheer

to all we know ♪

Merry Christmas!

Aw, you guys.

You said it right.

Holidays are a time to be

with the people we love.

Come in, come in. ♪

Because there's nothing

♪ Quite like family, snow

outside in a lit up tree ♪

- Girl.

- Hi.

♪ I'm coming home to

♪ See the look in

my mama's eyes ♪

♪ And help my dad with

the Christmas lights ♪

♪ While I drive all night no

matter what the distance ♪

♪ I'm coming home

for Christmas ♪

♪ I'm coming home for

♪ I'm coming home for

♪ I'm coming home

for Christmas ♪

♪ I'm coming home for

♪ I'm coming home for

♪ I'm coming home

for Christmas ♪

♪ I'm coming home

for Christmas. ♪